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Here we are. The first week of January, 2015. Which marks the busiest month of the entire year at the gym. Most of those new faces are ones of those who have made resolutions to finally get healthy. Many will start to watch their resolutions go by the wayside by February.
I'm did not make a resolution to get healthy this year. I never stick to my resolutions. Ever.
This year, it's my goal. And this time, it's not all about vanity. It's about my health.
At 28 years old, I weigh more than I have in my entire life. I've never been over the 200 lb mark. I am now. And I hate to even admit that out loud. But I need to make sure I stick to my goal.
YOU WEIGH OVER 200 POUNDS. YOU DON'T HAVE A SMALL AMOUNT OF WEIGHT TO LOSE. (Sorry, needed to put that out there. Just as a friendly reminder.)What started as a goal to lose 30 pounds over 6 years ago (just to lose that college weight), is now a 60 pound journey. Yes, I'm horrified. Yes, I'm scared. And yes, I'm ashamed for getting to this point.
But this isn't all about looks. Yes, of course I want to lose weight for Vegas in the spring, and our wedding in 2016, not too mention dress shopping this summer, but this is about regaining my health. Hypothyroidism, diabetes, heart disease, just to name a few, run in my family. All diseases that can be helped by exercise. Even my anxiety dissipates when I eat better and exercise more.
So yes, I'll be back at the gym. I'll be eating better. I'll be focusing on getting my health back. But this is not a new year's resolution. This is the long-term goal.
We only have one body and one life. I'm ready to regain mine and become the best version of me that I can.
